20 Facts About Chris Arreola

Cristobal Arreola was born on March 5,1981 and is an American professional boxer who has challenged three times for the WBC heavyweight title.

Chris Arreola was ranked by BoxRec as the world's No 8 heavyweight at the conclusion of 2007 and as No 7 heavyweight from 2008 to 2010.

Chris Arreola was born in Los Angeles, California to Mexican parents.

Chris Arreola's father was a boxer and started him boxing at the age of eight with trainer Hector Rodriguez.

Chris Arreola was scheduled to fight undefeated Olympian Devin Vargas, brother of his amateur foe Dallas Vargas, but knocked out late sub Malcolm Tann when Vargas got injured in training, in May 2007 on ShoBox.

On June 21,2008, Chris Arreola faced fellow undefeated prospect Chazz Witherspoon and defeated him via disqualifaction.

Chris Arreola defeated the previously retired heavyweight veteran Jameel McCline on April 11,2009, with a knockout at 2:01 of the 4th round.

Chris Arreola was happy with his draw when it was announced they would fight in Chris Arreola's home town.

Chris Arreola landed well with his straight right hand and eventually floored Minto in the 4th round; Minto got up at 8 and continued to get hit with right hands before being dropped again.

Chris Arreola lost his next fight, to former two-division world champion Tomasz Adamek, by majority decision on 24 April 2010.

Chris Arreola was again looking out of shape for a professional boxer at the time of the fight.

Chris Arreola said that he now knew how to prepare for a fight, and realizes he needs to take the training camp seriously.

Chris Arreola came in at 256 pounds and fought sluggishly against a tough opponent.

Chris Arreola has since then won by a 10-round unanimous decision against Friday Ahunanya on July 9, and a third-round TKO over Raphael Butler on November 5,2011, in Guanajuato Domo De La Feria, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Chris Arreola had a chance at a rematch with Vitali Klitschko in April 2013 when he faced Bermane Stiverne.

On September 7,2013, Chris Arreola beat Seth Mitchell in a single round.

On March 13,2015, Chris Arreola made his return to the ring to face heavyweight Curtis Harper.

Chris Arreola was awarded a victory by unanimous decision following 8 rounds of boxing.

On July 18,2015, Chris Arreola fought to a ten-round draw with Fred Kassi.

Chris Arreola made his third challenge for the WBC heavyweight title when he travelled to Birmingham, Alabama on July 16,2016, to face WBC champion Deontay Wilder.